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Moonshine University

An Industry Leading Resource

Located in the heart of the distilling industry, Moonshine University offers comprehensive distilling education for all levels of knowledge. Each course is led by trusted industry experts specializing in topics like spirit maturation, botanical spirit development, distillery operations, regulatory and compliance management, and much more.

Analytical Testing

Bourbon Certification

Consulting

Custom Education

My Craft Distillery

Product Development

Sensory Evaluation

Milestones & Recognition

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Grand Opening

Moonshine University welcomes community members, friends and family to the grand opening of our educational distillery.

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Discovery Channel's Moonshiners Visit

Bill and Josh of the hit TV show Moonshiners visit to learn about legal distilling and flavored moonshine products from Flavorman.

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Jimmy Russel teaches barrel aging.

The First 6-Day Distiller Course

The first edition of the 6-Day Distiller Course.

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The First Stave and Thief Society Course

Members of the Louisville hospitality industry attend the first Stave and Thief Society Executive Bourbon Steward training.

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Our 500th Attendee!

We welcomed our 500th attendee to our campus.

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ADI Lifetime Achievement

Flavorman founder David Dafoe has been recognized by the American Distilling Institute for his "outstanding contribution to distilling.

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Our 1,000th Attendee!

Our 1,000 attendee joins us for a 6-Day Distiller Course.

Pete Kamer and Colin Blake posing with award

Pete Kamer Inducted Into Bourbon Hall of Fame

6-Day Distiller Course and Distilling Operations instructor, Pete Kamer, is inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame.

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Our Faculty

The Best in the Business

Colin Blake Headshot

Colin

Director of Spirits Education, Moonshine University

Clay Smith Headshot

Clay

Distillery Operations Manager, Moonshine University

Pete Kamer in front of a still

Pete

Principal, Distillery Engineering, Barton Brands (Retired)

Luis Ayala in front of a still

Luis

COO & Cellar Master, Rum Central

Mary Beth Williams in front of still

Mary

President, Williams Compliance

Jeremy Dever in front of a still

Jeremy

VP of Operations, TSS Brands, LLC

Caleb Kilburn in rickhouse

Caleb

Master Distiller, Eastern Light Distilling

Molly Wellman in front of a still

Molly

Co-Owner, Wellmann's Brands

Chris Zaborowski in front of still

Chris

Co-Owner, Westport Whiskey & Wine

Patrick Heist in front of a fermenter

Dr.

Chief Scientific Officer, Ferm Solutions

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The Future

Join Moonshine's World-Class Team

Want to add your spirit to the Moonshine mix? Apply below to become part of a company culture cultivated on expertise, excellence, experimentation and commitment to a true work-life balance.

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Colin, Dave and Clay

Explore Our Beverage Campus

Flavorman

At its core, Flavorman provides turnkey solutions in product development, reformulation, analytical testing and small scale production, developing solutions for your beverage requirements.

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MoonshineUniversity

Moonshine University is the nation’s premier educational distillery and the exclusive provider for the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. Located in the heart of Bourbon Country, Louisville KY.

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Stave & ThiefSociety

Stave & Thief Society is the first bourbon certification program recognized by the bourbon industry and the only to be recognized by the Kentucky Distillers Association as its 'Official Bourbon Education Course.'

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News & Blog

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Discovery Channel's Moonshiners Visit Moonshine University

Discovery Channel's Moonshiners Visit Moonshine University

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Moonshiners Josh and Bill came to Louisville, Kentucky to learn how we do it at Moonshine University. They also came to sample flavored moonshine at Flavorman.

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The 10 Common Congeners For Spirit Sensory

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Those that are familiar with the process of crafting distilled spirits may also be familiar with the 10 common congeners that are created during fermentation, and honed during the distillation run. Each congener has its own distinct personality, rendering unique tastes and aromas to the finished spirit.

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Choosing the Right Mill for Your Craft Distillery

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So, you want to start distilling with freshly milled grain. Maybe you’re tired of paying top dollar for the pre-milled stuff from the malt distributor, and you’re ready to invest in the quality, efficiency, and bulk pricing that comes with milling your own whole grain. But where do you start?

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